Where There's Smoke …

Across the country, perspectives on the smoking bans offer a very mixed bag

"...reversed the action of the previous Council, led by then-Mayor Gus Garcia, before it could take effect – the..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Sixth Street Blues

Downtown stakeholders raise questions about policing ... the police

"...on Sixth Street (in a building owned by now Mayor Will Wynn), before it closed in the late Nineties...."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...S. First, hosted by Danny Roy Young, unofficial official mayor of South Austin and owner of the Texicalli Grill...."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

The Downtown Dominoes

The headlines are about Block 21 and Seaholm, but the long-term questions are about what the city of Austin should be

"...a flush of the excitement common at the time, Mayor Kirk Watson proclaimed a Downtown Initiative – the city's..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Facing the South

The Democratic primary for the new CD 25 pits Austin's Lloyd Doggett against McAllen's Leticia Hinojosa

"...like a good thing to be endorsed by the mayor. But really, that means half the town is against..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

For Lowe's, A Win's a Win

Lowe's and the city cut a deal over the aquifer.

"...bizarre in recent memory, when council members led by Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Goodman took a break -- at..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Last Call for Lowe's? Council Ready to Split

It's still 4-3 and holding as the controversial big-box deal goes up for final approval

"...several months ago when its local lobbyist -- former Mayor Bruce Todd, no stranger to development-dealing during his tenure..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of the impact of big-box retail on Austin (with Mayor Will Wynn voting no) -- and further Kept It..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Once again, only Mayor Will Wynn votes no.

"...impact of national big-box retail chains in Austin, with Mayor Will Wynn casting the lone "no" vote...."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Austin's chain store vs. local business battle is economic and political.

"...Last week, Mayor Will Wynn bemoaned the "Austin schizophrenia" that led neighborhood..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

A Big Box Full of Big Boxes

The latest on the Wal-Mart, Lowe's, and Eckerd's controversies

"...shilling for America's No. 2 home improvement company, former Mayor Bruce Todd has been turning on the -- well,..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Some kind of weapon is being held to the heads of the hurry-up council

"...since he's the odds-on favorite to be the next mayor of Houston. But given his demonstrated alacrity, should he..."

June 6, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Wrap-up

"...Mayor: When Wynn Won..."

May 9, 2003 News Feature

Re-Redistricting

If Tom DeLay has his way, Austin will have no voice in Congress.

"...that I'm going to be out of work," joked Mayor Gus Garcia, "I would be glad to be named..."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...In your April 25 article about the mayor's race ["Mayoral Candidates"], you overlooked the Travis Co. Green..."

May 2, 2003 Column

Borders Backs Out

A setback for Sixth + Lamar, a victory for keeping Austin weird

"...and change. At least two candidates in the current mayoral race, Max Nofziger and Marc Katz, point to Sixth..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Endorsements

The Chronicle endorsements

"...Mayor: Will Wynn Though it would have been much more..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature

Endorsements

The Chronicle endorsements

"...Mayor: Will Wynn Though it would have been much more..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines

"...in the May 3 election, featuring races for Austin mayor and three City Council seats and a critical tax/bond..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Entertainment Economy

As the Austin film, music, and gaming scenes become a "cluster," civic leaders are looking for industrial-strength creativity

"...This may be about to change. The much-discussed Mayor's Task Force on the Economy, chaired by council members..."

March 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

All hail Leslie Cochran, Austin's queen of political soul.

"...Like many mayoral candidates before him, Leslie Cochran kicked off his campaign..."

March 14, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Will Will Wynn Win?

A rundown on Wynn's opponents -- so far -- in the 2003 mayor's race.

"...Wynn is facing six announced opponents in the 2003 mayoral election:..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Paul Saldaña, Mayor Gus Garcia's chief of staff, is going the way..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature

Arts Consultants: Connect the Cultural Dots

The city's consultants recommend a new, one-stop shop and more funding for Austin's arts programs.

"...consultant back in 2001, when council members -- particularly Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Goodman -- decided the cultural contracts..."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: How Weird Is That?

Austin's new recipe for economic vitality collides with the reigning quality-of-life agenda

"...of last week's insights (see "Naked City") from the Mayor's Task Force on the Economy, chaired by council members..."

Nov. 29, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Did SOS Matter?

The battle for Barton Springs has been a struggle over the soul of the city.

"...harm. When Gus Garcia formally announced his candidacy for mayor last October, less than a month after Sept. 11,..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Back to the Chalkboard?

"...ISD have cooled a bit since last year, when Mayor Gus Garcia made the district's problems the major focus..."

May 17, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...Mayor Gus Garcia announced Monday that the city and KLRU-TV..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

A Primer on Prop. 1

Mike Clark-Madison summarizes the Austin Fair Elections Act.

"...Spending limits. To qualify for public funds, candidates for mayor would have to agree to limit spending to $200,000..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large: Mixed Signals

Why is the City Council trying to undercut single-member districts?

"...the SMD system -- 10 districts and an at-large mayor -- adjudged by two different incarnations of the city's..."

March 8, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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